Acuscope by Ashley

01/06/2026

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470.6K likes, 6214 comments. “Out here trying to make time to touch grass and failing.”

01/06/2026

The babies of the bunch are getting called off to kindergarten! I dropped my first home grown c**t off yesterday 🥹 What a process to keep one alive and healthy for 2 years just to hand them over for 90-120 days! I have never been into babies, but this c**t won me over fast. Every day I’d hold my breath as he’d do some boy things out in the pasture. I’m actually still holding my breath that I get to see him through, because well, horses 😅

Every day I work on young ones. But around this time of year i see many 4,5,6 year olds. Some just hearing their name called for the first time. Others finding maturity their second or third year. Horses stop developing around 7ish. This is when I really see their early on trauma in life start to set in stone and become a problem if it already hasn’t. Trauma doesn’t always show itself instantly. Especially bone trauma. It comes later. In most cases***** There are cases where they were born with defects. But it’s the man made trauma.

Halter breaking babies, and yearlings/2yo learning how to be hard tied. Pleaseeeee don’t let them just set back until they figure it out. Their neck will show you the trauma later on. Halter breaking with donkeys. I know it works, but the ones that fight it, their body will show you later on. You don’t xray the neck? That’s fine. But if they’re stiff one way, can’t give to the bridle, and don’t have the want to be soft… will be harder on you and your trainer. I get it. Some are their own worst enemies when it comes to learning how to give and take. But the ones willing to learn don’t have to hang them selves repeatedly. If they’ve also run head first into something, flipping over backwards, or even tied around wrong. It’ll show its self.

Everything connects in the body!

Things I hear-
“I don’t want to mess with them and make them dull.” Valid. I don’t think you should make them dull but you can do small things to help them learn as they grow.

“If they’re going to be dumb, they better be tough.” Ok fine. Don’t be confused later when they don’t vet great later on, or turn into something you can’t re sell.

“It’ll be fine with flaws.” Fair but remember with flaws come realistic expectations. And yes. Winners win with flaws, but they have people that work with them not against them.

Pick your trainers wisely. Set your babies and c**ts up for success. Beating something into one never ends well and training through pain also makes things harder. This conversation isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. You can be set in your ways and do great things. But moral of the story issues start when they’re young. Issues made by man.

Happy new year! 🎊 Let’s hope our hopes and dreams choose to be sound and well 😂

01/01/2026

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01/01/2026

We get questions all the time about 𝙎𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙎

Sweating a horse’s leg is a common management and therapeutic practice, especially in performance horses. Its purpose is to reduce inflammation, swelling, and fluid accumulation in the lower limb and to support healing after work or injury.

The lower legs of horses have very little muscle and poor natural circulation, relying heavily on movement to push fluid back up the limb. After exercise, injury, or prolonged standing, fluid can pool in the tissues, leading to swelling (stocking up) and delayed recovery.

Sweating helps artificially stimulate fluid movement when natural circulation is limited.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬

1. Draws Out Excess Fluid
• Sweating agents (some of our favorites, Cherry Leg Sweat (RX) or Stay Tight Plus DMSO) create an osmotic effect
• This pulls excess fluid from the tissues
• Helps reduce swelling and edema

2. Decreases Inflammation
• Reduces pressure within the tissues
• Can ease soreness and stiffness
• Often used after hard work, hauling, or acute inflammation

3. Improves Circulation
• Wrapping the leg after applying a sweat encourages compression
• Enhances venous and lymphatic return
• Supports tissue recovery

4. Supports Tendon & Ligament Health
• Tendons and ligaments rely on good fluid balance
• Sweating can help prevent chronic thickening (“windpuffs”) if used appropriately

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝

• After intense training or competition
• Following hauling or stall confinement
• Mild soft-tissue injuries (with veterinary guidance)
• Managing chronic leg swelling in performance horses

We recommend leaving the wraps on for 8-12 hours…

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐠 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭 is a PRESCRIPTION, and is to be used without any saran or parchment wrap, JUST no bow wraps! If you are a current Dr. Sharp client you can get this through us! 📲208-565-0344

The 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐌𝐒𝐎 is exclusive to us at Sharp Sports Medicine, designed by our team! It can be bought online and it can have parchment paper, etc. over it prior to wrapping! Order here: https://sharpsportsmedicine.com/staytightplus

After we pull standing wraps off, we like to rinse and then put out on 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐁𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐋 during the day! For an extra cool effect! https://sharpsportsmedicine.com/staychill

12/31/2025

65 and sunny ☀️ here in Tx, in December! Ringing in the new year with the most beautiful weather! Grateful to have a barn full, and to have some even better owners/trainers attached to them. Hey hey 2026 🥂

12/30/2025

Had you told me 10 years ago that my career would revolve around gel and scotch tape, I would’ve given you multiple opinions. Now im about to roll into year 10 of this amazing job of mine! It’s crazy to think how many horses I’ve met over the years 🩷 Let’s make it a good one 2026 🥂

12/28/2025

“Every successful person you admire survived a season you didn't see.”

Social media is such a toxic thing. It’s a huge part of today’s world and I owe so much to it. I’m not sure where my small business would be without it.
From sharing my experiences, opinions and the knowledge I’ve gained over the years. From meeting people, to networking behind a keyboard. The toxic part of social media comes with sharing said things and putting yourself out there for others to either become a fan, or attempt to tear you down one post at a time. You’ll never avoid being judged though. Whether you’re on it or not. People will come up with whatever story they want. Whether you decide to acknowledge it, or not. You are a different version to each individual person, especially behind a screen of some sort.

What I post is nothing more than what I’ve gathered personally and I choose to share it. With that I accept that others have opinions. With that being said! Everyone that has an opinion can make their own page and share their opinions. No one granted me special access to post what I know or have experienced on social media. I post, and who ever wants to follow along, does. Who ever doesn’t want to follow along, doesn’t. Before you go and tell me, or another person, what you think is better. Please go make your own page and start sharing your opinions. You’ll be surprised how brave you really have to be to share your experience with the people willing to listen.

What works for me might not work for you. Friendly debates or curious questions are welcomed. Making a statement because you don’t agree, make your own page. 😏

12/28/2025

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12/27/2025

When people ask me what my favorite supplement is or what I feed- Free feed alfalfa. Forage first! I do not grain. From the horses I run, to my brood mare and babies. Horses are meant to graze and eat majority of the day. I understand that this isn’t for everyone, but in my opinion, it works for most horses. This big bale lasts me almost 2 weeks for 4 horses. They will eat on it, and walk away. The first time they experience free feed alfalfa they’ll gorge themselves because they’re use to the supply ending. Over time they learn that it’s always available and they don’t need to worry. It looks like a lot of waste, but thats from multiple bales over the months.

Pictured is my coming 2yo. All he’s known is this lifestyle. He looks like I’ve kept him under lights and fed him up something fancy. Free. Feed. Alfalfa. That is all 👏🏼

Thank you Williamson Hay Co in Stephenville Tx for keeping my barn outfitted with great hay!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy holidays from my crew to yours ✨